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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.65, 718.56 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.65, 718.56 and 334.13 is: 461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.65 : 718.56 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.65/718.56 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.65x = 718.56 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.65x = 240,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,088.86/520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.13

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